Eurobarometer survey: European SMEs becoming greener

11:08 AM MST | December 18, 2013 | Michael Ravenscroft

European small- and medium-size enterprises (SME) are becoming more resource-efficient and making a substantial contribution to the transition towards a low-carbon economy. This conclusion is from the 2013 Eurobarometer survey "SMEs, resource efficiency, and green markets," published this week. More than 90% of SMEs are doing something to be more resource-efficient, and these efforts have increased compared with those made in 2012, according to the survey. In addition, 80% are planning additional efforts to increase resource efficiency within the next...